Storm Score 87 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its immersive narrative, striking visuals and inventive combat, yet fault occasional technical glitches and a story that never quite reaches its full potential.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
87 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
50%
50%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Stunning particle effects
  • Inspired art direction
  • Seamlessly melding live‑action and voice‑over performances
  • Mixing crunchy gunplay with satisfying psychic abilities
  • Action‑packed gameplay
  • Rich storytelling

Points of Contention

  • Starts quite slow
  • A few structural compromises
  • Ending feels rushed
  • Story falls flat
  • Hitching and texture issues
  • Side missions feel like filler

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Jordan Oloman
TechRadar

“Control’s inspired narrative is framed by cinematic visuals, clever environment design and a set of standout performances, the experience complemented by a deeply satisfying combat system that makes for an electrifying, unmissable narrative juggernaut that will invade your dreams and probe your psyche.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld

“Control is one of 2019’s best, hands down.”

Perfect 4.5/5
88
Jonathon Dornbush
IGN

“Control creates a captivating, oddball world that never loses the thread of its supernatural tale.”

Acclaimed 8.8/10
80
Gabe Gurwin
Digital Trends

Control delivers satisfying combat, refined abilities, and a visually stunning experience with strong acting. However, its sprawling narrative fails to cohere, and technical issues alongside filler side missions detract from the overall experience.

Acclaimed 4/5

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